Video types

Customer story video

A customer story only works if every word in it is true and approved.

A customer story video narrates a real, approved account of what a customer faced, did and achieved. A presenter tells the story in 60 to 90 seconds; every claim and number must be signed off in writing first.

The detail, in plain English

Get approval before you write, not after you produce. Send the customer the exact script and keep their written reply.

Structure it as situation, action, result. The result must be something the customer will stand behind publicly.

A presenter narrating an approved story is honest. A presenter pretending to be the customer is not — never imply the presenter is the client.

What to do, step by step

  1. 1Agree the facts in writingThe situation, the action and any numbers, approved by the customer.
  2. 2Write it as narrationThird person, clearly the company telling a customer's story.
  3. 3Send the final video for sign-offBefore it goes anywhere public.

The short version in a table

What you need before you produce
ItemRequired
Written approval of the scriptYes
Approval of every number quotedYes
Permission to name the organisationYes, explicitly
Sign-off on the finished videoYes
Any invented detailNever

A worked example

Worked example (illustration). A B2B supplier turns an approved written case study into a 75-second narrated video, reusing the exact wording the client's marketing team already signed off for their own site.

What to watch out for

  • Never invent a quotation, a figure or a job title.
  • Do not use a presenter to impersonate the named customer.
  • Re-confirm approval if the customer's circumstances change.

How AutoPersonify does it

AutoPersonify gives you 143 real presenters, scripts in 42 languages and a free tier with no card, so you can make a finished video before you decide on a plan. Paid plans are Starter £49, Growth £149 and Scale £499 a month, all measured in finished video minutes.

Questions people ask

Do I need any video experience?

No, but you do need a paper trail. The production is straightforward; the approvals are the part that needs care.

How much does it cost?

A 75-second story is a little over a minute of allowance. Free covers your first one; Starter at £49 a month covers a steady programme.

Can I edit it afterwards?

Yes. If a customer asks for a change, edit the script, reproduce, and get sign-off on the new version before republishing.

Next step

Read the AI presenter video hub for the full picture, or start free and make one. Last updated 14 September 2026.

Start free, no card required

Pick one of 143 presenters, paste a short script, and make a real video before you pay anything.

Also useful: plans and prices and the agency revenue hub. Last updated 14 September 2026.